CVE-2022-1886
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2022-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vim | Vim | < 8.2.5016 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2a585c85013be22f59f184d49612074fd9b115d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/fa0ad526-b608-45b3-9ebc-f2b607834d6aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vim/vim/commit/2a585c85013be22f59f184d49612074fd9b115d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/fa0ad526-b608-45b3-9ebc-f2b607834d6aExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-32Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-1886?
Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GitHub repository vim/vim prior to 8.2.
How severe is CVE-2022-1886?
CVE-2022-1886 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1886?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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